Bachelor of Science (Paramedical Science)

Program Overview

This three-year paramedicine program equips students with the knowledge and skills to provide high-quality emergency medical care in diverse settings. Through a combination of theoretical and practical coursework, students develop expertise in anatomy, physiology, trauma management, medical emergencies, and prehospital care. Graduates are prepared for careers as paramedics in various roles, including critical care, community, industrial, and retrieval paramedicine.

Program Outline

Outline:

Year 1 - Semester 1

• PST1107 Perspectives in Paramedic Professional Practice (15 credit points)
• PST1201 Lifespan Development for Paramedics (15 credit points)
• MHS1101 Anatomy and Physiology 1 (15 credit points)
• PSP1236 Paramedic Clinical Placements 1 (15 credit points)

Year 1 - Semester 2

• PST1106 Emergency Mental Health Response (15 credit points)
• MHS1102 Anatomy and Physiology 2 (15 credit points)
• PSP1108 Clinical Skills for Paramedical Practice 1 (15 credit points)
• SCH1101 Society, Culture, and Health (15 credit points)

Year 2 - Semester 1

• PST2102 Trauma Studies for Paramedics (15 credit points)
• PSP2338 Paramedic Clinical Placements 2 (15 credit points)
• PST2235 Medical Studies for Paramedics 1 (15 credit points)
• PSP2103 Clinical Skills for Paramedical Practice 2 (15 credit points)

Year 2 - Semester 2

• PST2210 Medical Studies for Paramedics 2 (15 credit points)
• SCH1105 Introduction to Pharmacology (15 credit points)
• PST2106 Prehospital Diagnostic Techniques (15 credit points)
• HST2122 Health Research Methodology (15 credit points)

Year 3 - Semester 1

• PSP3210 Paramedic Clinical Placements 3 (15 credit points)
• SCH2204 Prehospital Policy, Ethics and Legal Issues (15 credit points)
• PSP3101 Advanced Paramedical Practice 1 (15 credit points)
• PST3106 Paediatric Studies for Paramedics (15 credit points)

Year 3 - Semester 2

• PSP3103 Advanced Paramedical Practice 2 (15 credit points)
• PST3107 Obstetric Studies for Paramedics (15 credit points)

Careers:

This course prepares graduates to practice high-quality evidence-based paramedicine in a wide spectrum of health and cultural settings and to lead Australian and international paramedicine development.

Possible future job titles:

• Paramedic
• Critical Care Paramedic
• Community Paramedic
• Industrial Paramedic
• Ambulance Officer
• Intensive Care Paramedic
• Retrieval Paramedic